Instagram is a great platform for sharing your creative Reels, but sometimes you may want to save your video for later or make edits before posting it. Luckily, you can save your Instagram Reels drafts directly to your phone gallery without posting them. Here’s how you can do it, step by step:
Step 1: Create Your Reel
- Open the Instagram app and tap the “+” icon at the top of the screen.
- Select Reel from the options.
- Record or upload the video you want to edit.
- Add effects, music, or text if you want.
Step 2: Save Your Reel as a Draft
- After editing your Reel, you’ll reach the screen where you can add a caption and share it.
- Instead of posting it, look for the “Back” arrow (usually in the top-left corner).
- Instagram will prompt you with an option to Save Draft. Tap on Save Draft to keep it for later.
Now, your Reel is saved as a draft within Instagram, but not shared publicly.
Step 3: Save the Draft Reel to Your Gallery
- Go to your Instagram profile by tapping your profile picture in the bottom right corner.
- Tap the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the top right corner.
- Select Settings, then go to Account > Saved Drafts.
- Find the draft you want to save and tap it.
- On the next screen, tap the “Share” icon at the bottom of the screen (the one that looks like a paper airplane).
- Now, instead of posting, choose Save to Gallery or Save Video.
This will save your edited Reel directly to your phone’s gallery, where you can view, edit, or share it whenever you like.
Why Save Instagram Drafts to Your Gallery?
- Save Progress: If you want to take a break from editing or finish your Reel later, saving it to your gallery helps you keep all your hard work safe.
- Offline Editing: You can use other video-editing apps to refine your Reel further without needing Instagram.
- No Need to Post: You can save and keep your video private until you’re ready to share it with the world.
Important Notes
- The Save to Gallery option may not always appear depending on your device or Instagram version, but it’s worth checking.
- You can only save drafts on your phone or device, not directly to your cloud storage.
By following these simple steps, you can easily save your Instagram Reels drafts to your gallery without having to post them. It gives you more control over your content and allows you to make edits at your convenience!